[Fukushima Prefecture] Great topic! 5 processed products using ``special peaches'' that can be purchased all the way to Michi-no-Eki Fukushima

Fruit kingdom Fukushima! Among them, peaches, which are about to enter their peak season, are the second largest producer in Japan, accounting for 20% of the country's production.

Peaches are in season from late June to mid-September , but today we will introduce five processed peach products that are available throughout the year.

Some of them are collaborations with foods that you can't imagine the taste of! ? Please take a look as it is recommended as a souvenir from Fukushima.

Great impact! "Fukushima prefecture peach potato chips" introduced on TV

Local potato chips are manufactured and sold nationwide in limited areas. It's a unique flavor unique to the region, and it's also a great souvenir.

In Fukushima, there is a collaboration potato chip made with ``Fukushima prefecture peaches and salt potato chips.''

This product was developed by the Fukushima Nogyo Women's Network, a group of female farmers active in Fukushima Prefecture, and became a hot topic when it won the grand prize in the annual local potato chip championship competition on the TV program Zawa Tsuku! Friday. Ta.

It seems that they make potato chips by pureeing Fukushima's specialty peaches and processing them into powder.

Honestly, I can't imagine the taste just by looking at the package...

When you open the bag, there are jagged potatoes inside. Do peaches and potatoes really go together? When you put it in your mouth with some doubt, the flavor of peach spreads through your mouth.

But it's not sweet! It's salty and has a peach flavor that makes it crunchy.

During product development, many prototypes and tastings were conducted in order to find a balance between the aroma and taste of peaches and the taste of potato chips.

Peach and potato?! It goes well with each other! It's a refreshingly flavored potato chip.

Blissful peach gummy

Kuwaori Town, located in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture, is famous for producing peaches. Among them, ``Akatsuki'' is a masterpiece that has been continuously presented to the imperial family since 1994.

`` Blissful Peach Gummy'' is a gummy that contains the juice of ``Akatsuki'' peach grown in Kuwaori Town, which is also presented to the Imperial Family. This is a collaboration product with major confectionery manufacturer UHA Mikakuto.

As soon as you open the bag, you can smell the delicious peach scent! Out of all the products introduced this time, this gummy has the strongest peach scent.

The peach shape is so cute!

It is chewy and has strong elasticity, so it is recommended for those who like hard gummies. It's also compact in size, so it's great to give away as a souvenir.

Fukushima white peach caramel popcorn

"Fukushima White Peach Caramel Popcorn" uses 100% white peach juice "Momo no Megumi" from Fukushima Prefecture, which has been extremely popular since its release.

When you take a bite, the sweetness of the peach spreads throughout your mouth.
The sweet flavor of caramel and gentle peach spreads, and the crunchy texture is addictive! Both the packaging and the popcorn are pink and cute ♡ It's sure to appeal to girls.

Fukushima peach curry

This "Fukushima peach curry" is a limited item at "Roadside Station Fukushima". We use plenty of fresh peaches grown in Kuwaori Town.

As soon as you open the retort pack, you can feel the spicy aroma of curry and the fruity aroma of peach.

Sweet curry? When you take a bite of this curry, you can feel the spices and herbs! It's spicy and makes you want to eat it in the hot summer.

The aroma is fruity peach, but the taste is authentic spicy curry.

However, the mildness that doesn't leave an aftertaste may be due to the peach in it. It mysteriously whetted my appetite and I had it in no time!

It comes with a whole chicken wing that will fall apart easily, making it a satisfying meal.

Peach beer (peach lager/peach ale)

The last beer we will introduce is peach beer. ``Michinoku Fukushimaji Beer Peach Lager'' and ``Fukushimaji Beer Peach Ale .''

I think peach flavored craft beer is rare even in Japan.
“Michinoku Fukushimaji Beer Peach Lager” won the Gold Award at the JGBA (Japan Great Beer Awards) 2019. Both products are made with ``Akatsuki,'' a representative peach from Fukushima, the fruit kingdom.

Alcohol content is 6.0%. This beer has a rich peach aroma and flavor, and is light and easy to drink. I think it's easy to drink even for people who don't like the bitter taste of beer.

You can feel the fresh peach, and the aroma and sweetness of peach can be felt slightly. We also recommend drinking it as an aperitif, or as an after-dinner dessert.

You can purchase it at "Roadside Station Fukushima"

All of the products introduced this time can be purchased at Roadside Station Fukushima.

Roadside Station Fukushima is one of the largest roadside stations in Fukushima Prefecture, opening in April 2022. It is located along the Fruit Line where you can enjoy fruit picking.

We are conveniently located right off the Tohoku Chuo Expressway's Fukushima-Osasao IC, so please stop by.

Adults can enjoy spicy peach curry and fruity peach beer. How about some sweet gummies, popcorn, or fries as a souvenir for your kids? It's sure to make a big impact and become a hot topic.

It's best to eat juicy peaches when they're in season!
We would love for you to try the delicious peaches from Fukushima, but the season for peaches is very short. However, with the processed products introduced this time, you can enjoy peaches anytime and anywhere all year round!
Please enjoy Fukushima peaches.

Roadside Station Fukushima <Information>

• Facility name: Roadside Station Fukushima
• Address: 1-1 Tsukisaki, Osasao, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (Open all year round)
• Phone number: 024-572-4588
• Official URL: https://m-fukushima.com/
• Access: Around Tohoku Chuo Expressway Fukushima-Osasao Interchange

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